Vaporeon is the result of an [[Eevee|Eevee's]] exposure to the radiation of a [[Evolution Stones#Water Stone|Water Stone]]. Vaporeon is a composite creature sharing physical traits of foxes, Turkish van cats, and mermaids/fish. Vaporeon's body is light-blue and has a white collar resembling a ruff. Vaporeon has yellow ears made of webbing and has a fin on its head resembling its ears. Vaporeon has blue ridges that run down the length of its spine and on to its tail-fin. Vaporeon's molecular structure is close to water, and its body glitters when sunlight hits at certain angles because of it.

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===Physiology===

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Vaporeon is a creature of combination like it's other evolutions, sharing physical traits with aquatic animals such as seals, mermaids, fish and land creatures in appearance. Vaporeon's body is light-blue and has a white ruff around it's neck. Vaporeon has cream-yellowish ears-like fins made of webbing on both sides of it's head along with a third on the top. Vaporeon has blue ridges that run down the length of its spine and on to its tail-fin.

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==Specialabilities==

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Vaporeon'smolecular structure is close to water, and its body glitters when sunlight hits at certain angles because of it. It has a graceful, slender body shape, further adapting it to aquatic regions so it could swim faster. Its face is feline in structure, with a short muzzle and a small triangular nose.

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Vaporeon have the ability [[Water Absorb]].This allows Vaporeon to absorb any {{type|Water}}-type moves and heal themselves. Vaporeon are highly adapted to aquatic life. Unlike its pre-evolution, it has the abilitytobreatheunderwater.Vaporeonhasthe power to melt into water and disappear. They can also manipulate water molecules.In Black and White Vaporeon will have the Hydration ability if caught in the Dream World.

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Vaporeon is the result of an [[Eevee]]'sexposure to the radiationofa[[EvolutionStones#WaterStone|WaterStone]].

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===Special abilities===

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Vaporeon have the ability [[Water Absorb]]. This allows Vaporeon to absorb any {{type|Water}}-type moves and heal themselves. Vaporeon are highly adapted to aquatic life. Unlike its pre-evolution, it has the ability to breathe underwater. Vaporeon has the power to melt into water and disappear, and are shown to be able to manipulate water molecules. In "Black and White", Vaporeon will have the Hydration ability if they're caught in the Dream World.

==Evolution==

==Evolution==

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'''Vaporeon''' is one of the seven [[Pokémon]] that evolved from [[Eevee]]. It Evolves from Eevee by use of the [[Evolution Stones#Water Stone|Water Stone]].

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'''Vaporeon''' is one of the eight Pokémon that evolved from Eevee. It Evolves from Eevee by use of the [[Evolution Stones#Water Stone|Water Stone]].

Vaporeon first appeared in [[IL040: The Battling Eevee Brothers|The Battling Eevee Brothers]], under the ownership of [[Rainer]].

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Vaporeon was also seen under the ownership of [[Sumomo|one]] the [[Kimono Girl|Kimono Sisters]] in [[JE067: Trouble's Brewing|Trouble's Brewing]] and [[JE110: Espeon, Not Included|Espeon, Not Included]].

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An old woman named [[Galea]] owned a [[Galea's Vaporeon|Vaporeon]] in [[AG152: On Olden Pond|On Olden Pond]].

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==Inthe anime==

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====Minorappearances====

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===Majorappearances===

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[[AshKetchum|Ash]] battled against a Vaporeon in the Pokémon League entrance exam in [[IL056: The Ultimate Test|The Ultimate Test]].

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Vaporeonfirstappeared in The BattlingEeveeBrothers, undertheownership of Rainer.

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In[[MS001:Pokémon The FirstMovie - Mewtwo Strikes Back|Mewtwo Strikes Back]] , aVaporeonowned by [[Fergus]] was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]]. The Vaporeon clone is seen again in [[Mewtwo Returns]].

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A Vaporeon was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in [[OI005: Pikachu Re-Volts|Pikachu Re-Volts]].

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Vaporeon was also seenundertheownershipofonetheKimonoSistersinTrouble'sBrewingandEspeon, NotIncluded.

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Vaporeon also appearedin[[MS002:PokémonTheMovie2000-ThePowerofOne|ThePowerofOne]].

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An old woman named Galea owned a Vaporeon in On Olden Pond.

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===Minor appearances===

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Ash battled against a Vaporeon in the Pokémon League entrance exam in The Ultimate Test.

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In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Vaporeon owned by Fergus was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Vaporeon clone is seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

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A Vaporeon was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

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Vaporeon also appeared in The Power of One.

Four Vaporeon were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ing Squad!.

Four Vaporeon were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ing Squad!.

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A Vaporeon was seen at a [[Pokémon Center]] in [[PC001: The Legend of Thunder! (Part 1)|The Legend of Thunder!]].

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A Vaporeon was seen at a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.

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A Vaporeon made a small cameo in Pokémon Heroes under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, who was giving it some water. Also, a Vaporeon was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race.

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A Vaporeon made a small cameo in [[MS005: Pokémon - Heroes: Latios and Latias|Pokémon Heroes]] under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, who was giving it some water. Also, a Vaporeon was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race.

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[[Lola]] owns a Vaporeon as seen in [[PC006: A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]].

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Lola owns a Vaporeon as seen in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!.

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Multiple Vaporeon appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

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Multiple Vaporeon appeared in the opening of [[MS007: Pokémon - Destiny Deoxys|DestinyDeoxys]].

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Vaporeon made a small cameo in the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions.

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Vaporeon made a small cameo in the beginning of [[MS011: Pokémon - Giratina and the Sky Warrior|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]] together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions.

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Another Vaporeon appeared in [[DP174: Last Call — First Round!|Last Call — First Round!]] during the Sinnoh Grand Festival where it evolved from an Eevee, under the ownership of [[Ursula]].

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Another Vaporeon appeared in Last Call, First Round! during the Sinnoh Grand Festival where it evolved from an Eevee, under the ownership of Ursula.

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===Anime===

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*[[Rainer's Vaporeon]]

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*[[Sumomo's Vaporeon]]

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*[[Ursula's Vaporeon]]

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*[[Virgil's Vaporeon]]

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*[[Galea's Vaporeon]]

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*[[Lola's Vaporeon]]

==Game info==

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===Sprites===

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==Trivia==

==Trivia==

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*'''Vaporeon''' has the highestHP of all the eeveelutions.

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*Vaporeonhas the highest [[HP]] of all the [[Eeveelution]]s.

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*Vaporeon is the largest of all the eeveelutions.

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*Vaporeon is the largest of all the Eeveelutions.

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===Origin===

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Like all Eeveelutions, Vaporeon has primarily mammalian features mixed with traits of many aquatic creatures such as tropical fish and seals. As it has been referred to as a mermaid, it is possible that Vaporeon is also based on the Merlion, a mythological creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.

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It is possible that Vaporeon may also be a visual pun on the catfish.

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===Etymology===

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Vaporeon's name comes from the words ''vapor'' and ''eon''. Vaporeon is only one evolution in a string of eight Eeveelutions and is the [[Water type|Water-type]] [[Evolution|evolution]]. Also, its Japanese name, ''Shawaazu,'' is a pun on 'showers' as in the rain, like Jolteon and Flareon.

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Vaporeon is a creature of combination like it's other evolutions, sharing physical traits with aquatic animals such as seals, mermaids, fish and land creatures in appearance. Vaporeon's body is light-blue and has a white ruff around it's neck. Vaporeon has cream-yellowish ears-like fins made of webbing on both sides of it's head along with a third on the top. Vaporeon has blue ridges that run down the length of its spine and on to its tail-fin.

Vaporeon's molecular structure is close to water, and its body glitters when sunlight hits at certain angles because of it. It has a graceful, slender body shape, further adapting it to aquatic regions so it could swim faster. Its face is feline in structure, with a short muzzle and a small triangular nose.
Vaporeon is the result of an Eevee's exposure to the radiation of a Water Stone.

Vaporeon have the ability Water Absorb. This allows Vaporeon to absorb any Water-type moves and heal themselves. Vaporeon are highly adapted to aquatic life. Unlike its pre-evolution, it has the ability to breathe underwater. Vaporeon has the power to melt into water and disappear, and are shown to be able to manipulate water molecules. In "Black and White", Vaporeon will have the Hydration ability if they're caught in the Dream World.

Like all Eeveelutions, Vaporeon has primarily mammalian features mixed with traits of many aquatic creatures such as tropical fish and seals. As it has been referred to as a mermaid, it is possible that Vaporeon is also based on the Merlion, a mythological creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.
It is possible that Vaporeon may also be a visual pun on the catfish.

Vaporeon's name comes from the words vapor and eon. Vaporeon is only one evolution in a string of eight Eeveelutions and is the Water-typeevolution. Also, its Japanese name, Shawaazu, is a pun on 'showers' as in the rain, like Jolteon and Flareon.